Countdown to summer festival continues; awards day at St Louis; Poker League finalists confirmed

On Friday, May 15th, family, friends, and former colleagues gathered at St Anthony of Padua Church in Edgware in London to say a final goodbye to Pat McNicholas, a beloved teacher, musician, family man, and proud Irish Londoner who lived a ...

Students assist with parish projests; New principal at St Louis; Supercar gathering

Kiltimagh experienced an unusual and eye-catching visitor attraction last week when more than 40 McLaren sports cars arrived in the town as part of an international touring event organised by the McLaren Owners Club UK.

Some 350 people gathered in Kiltimagh on Saturday morning, May 9, at 4. 15am to participate in the 2026 Kiltimagh Darkness Into Light walk.

St Louis to host fashion event; Darts League for Kiltimagh

New principal for St Louis Community School; awards recognition for local students

GAA club backs blood donation campaign; Tidy Towns update; Mayo Day event

Local link to swimming success; anniversary concert draws visitors

Work on mural nears completion; Darkness Into Light is launched; Mayo Day event

Scouts win Best Float at parade; Ela reaches Grand Final

Positive outlook for Kiltimagh Knock United; success for local students; tributes to Vinnie O'Hora

Countdown to St Patrick's Day Festival; Pat is Poker winner; Clann Machua on the road

Drama group sets off on All-Ireland run; GAA presentation dinner; Nigel is poker winner

Mayo householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2026.

Welsh Night in Kiltimagh; Clann Machua hit the road; Eoghan wins GAA 50/50

A record prize pool of €3,440 was up for grabs for the fourteen players who competed in the final of the Winter Poker League in Teach O’Hora last week.

Acclaimed comedy-drama to be staged by local group; Cavan musician to launch album locally; Poker League enters final stage

The legal fraternity has paid heartfelt tributes to a talented young Mayo barrister following his sad passing. Kiltimagh barrister Darragh McDonagh passed away on January 1st after an illness borne with courage and dignity.

Kiltimagh residents were treated to an unusual and atmospheric sight on a recent misty evening when the sound of bagpipes echoed through the town’s streets.

Clann Machua return to the stage; Winter Poker League; Louise wins GAA 50/50

A coroner has recommended the provision of a filter lane as a safety measure at a turn-off on the N17 where an 84-year-old woman received fatal injuries in a collision.

Clann Machua Drama takes to stage again; Emigrant Park secures funding; soccer award

A Waterford man needed money for Rag Week when he was alleged to have allowed his bank account to be used by fraudsters who targeted a Mayo woman. Pierce McCarthy, of John’s Lane, Waterford, appeared before a sitting of Ballina District Court.

Kiltimagh Knock United’s reputation as one of the most important development hubs for young footballers in the west of Ireland has been further underlined with the latest progress of two of its former players, Dylan Reddington and Ethan Hosty, both ...

There was a sombre opening to Castlebar District Court last Tuesday as members of the legal profession were united in mourning the death of one their most promising talents.

Kiltimagh GAA Club hosted a very successful St Stephen’s Day charity event with the Swinford/Bohola Road team crowned winners of the 2025 Charity Coillte Cup.

Josh Howard from Claremorris has been presented with the keys to a new 2026 Nissan Qashqai - top prize in the Federation of Victim Assistance draw that was held in Kiltimagh before Christmas.

The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there. The famous opening line of L. P.

Isaac wins latest round in Poker League; Nollaig na mBan celebration

St Louis make historySt Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, made history last week by claiming Connacht honours at Under-20 girls level for the first time.

Coillte Cup on St Stephen's Day; local club gets €50k in funding; car draw to take place this week

The recent investment by Uisce Éireann of €18. 7m in the wastewater treatment plant in Claremorris puts the town at the forefront, opening it up to expansion, according to a local councillor.

Major water mains upgrade for Kiltimagh A major investment in Kiltimagh’s water infrastructure is set to get underway, with Uisce Éireann confirming that crews are beginning extensive mains replacement works on the Swinford Road (R320).

It has been a remarkable year for Kiltimagh GAA, crowned by the club’s outstanding victory in the Junior A County Final on October 26th at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar.

A full house at Kiltimagh Museum marked the Irish launch of These Divided Isles, the new book by political commentator and author Philip Stephens.

Championship glory for O'Shea brothers; Health Club Award for Kiltimagh GAA

In an unconventional yet determined march to the final, Kiltimagh GAA Club has booked a place in the Treanlaur Catering Junior A Championship Final, where they will face Eastern Gaels of Brickens.

My late uncle Mick had a saying: “Every place looks well on a fine day.

Spooky Walk returns for Halloween; Roisin enjoys success at Athlone Town; book launch takes place on Saturday

A drunk driver was caught with a large amount of cannabis. Ernest Aschmann, aged 39, of The Meadows, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to possession of drugs for sale or supply and drink driving.

GAA President to open new-look Gilmartin Park; Philip to launch new book

A local councillor has called for staff from Mayo County Council’s Derelict Sites Unit to attend the next meeting of the Claremorris-Swinford Municipal District.

Biodiversity Garden extension; Dads & Lads teams launched; local duo to abseil from Croke Park

Mike and Mark to abseil from Croke Park; new Poker League to start; GAA President to visit Kiltimagh

Foróige hosts parents' evening; drama group returns to stage; Victim Assistance needs your help.

An iconic East Mayo pub has gone on the market.

There was a large gathering of legal professionals at Castlebar Courthouse last Tuesday to mark the first sitting of the county's new district court judge Sandra Murphy.

Kiltimagh Museum was officially opened in the disused goods store of the old railway station on June 18th, 1989, by Thomas J Flatley, of Boston, an emigrant from the area.

The question of who will take over the family farm is one of the biggest issues facing rural Ireland today, according to Michael Gill, Head of the Department of Organisational Development at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) with ...

Scrap metal collection a huge success Kiltimagh GAA’s scrap metal collection event, held on Sunday, August 17th, at Gilmartin Park, was a resounding success, with a remarkable response from the local community.

Sheila and John win €10,000 Sheila Gill (Greenfields) and her son John (Station View) won the €10,000 top prize in the opening draw of the Cairde Mhaigh Eo Club Development Draw, which took place last week.

As part of this year’s National Heritage Week celebrations, the Glore Mill Regenerative Living Centre will host a series of self-guided nature walks between Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 24.

There was music, movement and a touch of magic at Kiltimagh Museum recently when a large crowd of locals and tourists gathered to witness a unique performance by a travelling Morris dance troupe known as The Ancient Men.

Kiltimagh’s Hazel Finn has been named in the Ireland basketball squad for the upcoming Jysk Summer Series, set to take place at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin on this Saturday, July 26th.

Under bright sunshine and a large community turnout, Kiltimagh became the first town in Ireland to join the global Blue Tree Project with the unveiling of a striking blue-painted tree at the town’s Sculpture Park on Saturday, July 12.

Judge Sandra Murphy returns to Mayo Judge Sandra Murphy, with strong ties to Kiltimagh, has been appointed as the new District Court judge for County Mayo.

Over 100 climbers gathered at the summit of Croagh Patrick recently, marking the final stage of the 'Summit for James - 5 Peak Challenge', a five-day, five-peak fundraising tribute in memory of the late James McNeive, a popular teacher and community ...

As excitement builds for this year’s Coillte Come Home Festival, it’s worth taking a nostalgic look back at where it all began.

Kiltimagh is set to come alive this July as the much-loved Coillte Come Home Festival returns for another week of vibrant celebration, from Wednesday to Monday, July 9th to 14th.

As Kiltimagh Tidy Towns steps into another busy summer of community clean-ups, painting projects and beautification efforts, its chairperson David McNicholas is both upbeat about the progress made and candid about the challenges ahead, particularly ...

A young New Yorker with strong Kiltimagh roots will represent Ireland at the European Under-18 Baseball Championships in Bulgaria next month.

There was a strong turnout and high stakes at Teach O’Hora in Kiltimagh for the Grand Final of the Spring Poker League, where Isaac Boyle was crowned the new Kiltimagh Poker Champion.

It was a memorable week for Kiltimagh GAA as two of the club’s underage teams claimed League Final victories in tightly contested matches. The minor boys team delivered a strong performance to secure a well-earned win over Erris St Pats.

Kiltimagh-based charity seeks fundingThe Federation for Victim Assistance, based in Aiden Street, Kiltimagh, is asking members of the public to help secure vital financial support through the AIB Community €1 Million Fund.

Spring Poker League finalists revealed The final seats at the table have been claimed.

Terry to launch new book of children's poetryRenowned Kiltimagh-born poet Terry McDonagh will officially launch his newest poetry collection for children, ‘I Write Because…’, in his hometown on Friday, next, May 23rd.

Kiltimagh Woman among ‘Heroes of Irish America'A Kiltimagh native has been named among the recipients of the prestigious 2025 ‘Heroes of Irish America’ awards, presented by the Irish Echo newspaper in the United States.

The extensive restoration works to preserve Kiltimagh’s Church of the Holy Family for future generations are nearing completion with the church expected to be fully open in a couple of weeks.

The efforts of the Kiltimagh Tidy Towns Committee continue to brighten and beautify the town, with recent projects showcasing the very best of local collaboration and community pride.

At a recent event, entitled Pen Folk, Pen & Ink, the Kiltimagh Writers’ Group celebrated its years of service to its members.

Coillte Come Home launchThe official launch of the Coillte Come Home Festival 2025 will take place on Friday night, May 2nd, at 9pm in Teach O’Hora.

Poetry Day Ireland will be celebrated on Thursday next, May 1. To mark the occasion, poet and playwright Terry McDonagh is preparing to bring poetry to life in his hometown of Kiltimagh.

Youthreach Kiltimagh is thirty years old. To celebrate the occasion, Maria Walsh MEP performed the official opening of a new wellness garden at the school at a ceremony on a sun-drenched Friday, April 11th.

Rita retires after 50 years of dedicated service After an incredible 50 years of service, Rita Conway has retired from her role with Genfitt, now known as Kramp Ireland.

Clann Machua will perform Roddy Doyle’s The Snapper on Wednesday, April 30th, in All-Ireland Drama Finals in Claremorris.

Clann Machua qualify for All-Ireland Drama Final Congratulations to Clann Machua Drama group, which has qualified for the All-Ireland Drama Final, with Roddy Doyle’s ‘The Snapper. ’ The group is one of three from Mayo that have made it to the finals.

Tom Jordan left Kiltimagh in 1981 and was back in town for the St Patrick’s Day Parade where he was one of the judges.

The overall winning float at the parade was that of St Louis Community School, which the judges said was “a powerful float with a heartfelt message about Ireland’s future".

Irish language promotionCumann Lúthchleas Gael, Coillte Mach, are providing an opportunity for exam students to brush up on their oral Irish skills.

Kiltimagh Tidy Towns will provide the Grand Marshal for the 2025 St Patrick’s Day Parade.  The group will be represented by Henry Kelly, a long-time volunteer.

A man threatened an innocent passerby with a slash hook and crashed a stolen jeep into a HSE-owned vehicle that was carrying a person with serious disabilities.

Large attendance at mass for crime victims Approximately 1,000 people attended last week’s special mass in Knock Basilica to mark European Day for Crime Victims.

A Palestinian man who fled the war in Gaza has received a suspended prison sentence after his careless driving caused the death of a Mayo grandmother.

Former Kiltimagh/Knock United man, John Mountney, made history last week when he played for Bohemians FC in their 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in the opening round of the Airtricity League of Ireland.

Luke wins KKU 50/50Luke Conlon won the Kiltimagh/Knock United 50/50 draw last week. Luke took home €255 in the draw. Cahal wins GAA jackpotCahal Burke was the winner of the Kiltimagh GAA 50/50 Jackpot last week.

A Mayo councillor has requested that Uisce Éireann urgently convene a meeting with elected representatives over a group water scheme that cost €2 million but is yet to be connected to the main public water supply.

The week has finally arrived when Roddy Doyle’s ‘The Snapper’ makes its debut on a Mayo stage.

Keith Lydon is Kiltimagh Poker champion Keith Lydon has done it again. Keith was the winner of the final of the Winter League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last. Keith has won the League on a number of occasions on the past.

It was a proud night for the Kiltimagh Knock United’s ladies at the Mayo Women's League Awards last week.

On Saturday, January 11th, the Park Hotel in Kiltimagh played host to one of Mayo’s most anticipated annual events – the Mayo Four-A-Side Darts Tournament, a fundraiser for Western Care Association.

The Snapper comes to Kiltimagh:Poker League finishes:The late Rosaleen McNicholas.

Sponsor a Seat fundraiserThe redevelopment of Gilmartin Park, home of Kiltimagh GAA Club, is nearing completion and is set to open in the summer.

Access an issue for Kiltimagh The Western People met Tom Gilligan, Mayo Co Council’s Director of Services for the Claremorris/Swinford District, recently and discussed with him what he saw as the challenges facing Kiltimagh and any solutions he ...

Poker League reaches round 13 Derry O’Sullivan took the honours in Round 13 of the Winter Poker League in Teach O’Hora on Wednesday night last. The runner-up was Martin Regan with AN Other third and Keith Lydon fourth.